This lavishly illustrated volume is the ultimate guide to soup-making with mouthwatering ideas from all around the world. A mixture of traditional classics & exciting new ideas there is something for every taste diet & occasion from hearty one-pot meals to elegant entertaining. The book opens with an essential guide to soup ingredients flavourings techniques & equipment. This is followed by instructions for making your own basic stocks thickening soups & making creative garnishes. The recipe section has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions & photographs with a glorious picture of each finished dish. The soups are divided into chapters according to their style & main ingredients: chilled; light & refreshing; hot & spicy; creamy vegetable; chunky vegetable; winter warming; legume; pasta; noodle; tofu; chicken & duck; meat; fish; shellfish; egg & cheese; one-pot meals; & soups for entertaining.